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5 Activities for Dementia Patients

Do you know someone with dementia? If you want to be able to connect with them, here are some activity suggestions that you can do with them:

-Look through photo albums
-Listen to some of their favorite music
-Watch old movies and TV shows
-Bring back old skills/hobbies
-Read their favorite book out loud

These are just simple activities, but they can bring a wealth of joy and fun for both of you.

Nursing History: The First Nursing School

Did you know? The very first historically recorded nursing school was opened in India in 250 BCE! The Buddhist Indian ruler, Ashoka, ordered hospitals to be built along traveling routes, complete with medicines and nurses to help the sick and weary.

6 Common Causes of Falls in the Elderly

Here are some of the common causes of falls in the elderly:

-Sight problems
-Balance problems
-Lack of sufficient home lighting
-Loose rugs or carpets
-Age-related physical weakness
-Medications that trigger dizziness

Protect your loved ones from unnecessary falls at home. If you can’t be there to supervise them every day, allow our nurses to handle that responsibility for you.

CPR: Raising Safety Standards in Your Home

CPR training raises the standard of safety in every home. All family members will become more confident in every emergency situation. DM us to learn more about our CPR Training services.